Healthy diet? That depends on your genes

NUTRITION / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2017-06-12

Shifts in the diets of Europeans after the introduction of farming 10,000 years ago led to genetic adaptations that favored the dietary trends of the time, new research indicates. The study has implications for the growing field of nutritional genomics, called nutrigenomics. Based on one's ancestry, clinicians may one day tailor each person's diet to her or his genome to improve health and prevent disease.

Trigger for autoimmune disease identified

SJUKVÅRD / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2017-05-10

Researchers have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. The findings help explain why women suffer autoimmune disease more frequently than men, and suggest a therapeutic target to prevent autoimmune disease in humans.

Twin research reveals which facial features are most controlled by genetics

VETENSKAP / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2017-04-19

Research uses computer image and statistical shape analysis to shed light on which parts of the face are most likely to be inherited. The study examined 3-D face models of nearly 1,000 UK female twins, and found that the shapes of the end of the nose, the area above and below the lips, cheekbones and the inner corner of the eye were highly influenced by genetics.

Researchers make major brain repair discovery in fight against Multiple Sclerosis

VETENSKAP / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2017-03-14

Scientists have discovered that specific cells from the immune system are key players in brain repair – a fundamental breakthrough that could revolutionize the treatment of debilitating neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

A study has found that a pattern of gene variants associated with a body type, in which weight is deposited around the abdomen, rather than in the hips and thighs, increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, as well as the incidence of several cardiovascular risk factors.

New way of visualizing fatty acids inside cells

VETENSKAP / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2017-02-02

A new method to image intracellular fatty acids at a single cell level has been developed by a team of researchers. They treated cells with fatty acids containing a single bromine atom and used scanning X-ray fluorescence microscopy to observe the molecules inside the cells. The technique offers superior resolution. The new method may improve understanding of the role of fatty acids in cell function and disease.

Social anxiety disorders? Cognitive therapy most effective treatment

PSYKIATRI / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2016-12-16

Social phobia is the most common anxiety disorder of our time. But the current treatment regimen for patients with this diagnosis has not proven very effective. Researchers spent 10 years studying alternative treatments to find that cognitive therapy works best for social anxiety disorders.

Women catching up to men in alcohol consumption

Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy

VETENSKAP / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2016-10-06

Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising, but progress is far from universal with chronic diseases bringing long-term illness and causing seven out of 10 deaths, according to research.

Ignoring a minor stroke ups risk for more strokes soon after

SJUKVÅRD / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2016-09-05

People who have a minor stroke – or even a mini-stroke - are at serious risk for further strokes in the next few days, but many people delay going to the hospital because they do not recognize the symptoms, researchers warn.

Researchers examined the way sun safe messages are conveyed to young women, and found that visual communication using technology to age participant's faces to emphasis sun damage and premature aging is most effective.

Virtual reality helps 8 paralyzed people move again

Exercise improves memory in breast cancer survivors

SJUKVÅRD / DIREKT FRÅN NÄTET / 2016-07-08

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is related to improved subjective memory in breast cancer survivors, who often complain about memory problems, reports a new study. It appears the physical activity alleviates stress and benefits women psychologically, which in turn aids their memory. Memory problems appear to be related to the high stress load cancer survivors experience, and may not be specific to chemotherapy or radiation treatments.